How to pronounce lanthanum
Say it like LAN-thuh-num. Lanthanum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAN).
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- LAN
- thuh
- num
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lanthanum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- numKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lanthanum
American and British speakers say lanthanum in essentially the same way: /ˈlænθənəm/ in the US and /ˈlænθənəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAN-thuh-num.
What does lanthanum mean?
- A chemical element (symbol La) with an atomic number of 57: a soft, ductile, silvery-white metal that tarnishes slowly when exposed to air.
- An atom of this element.
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Questions about saying lanthanum
How do you pronounce lanthanum?
Say LAN-thuh-num. The American pronunciation is /ˈlænθənəm/. In British English it is /ˈlænθənəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lanthanum?
Lanthanum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAN). Broken into parts: LAN · thuh · num.
Do Americans and Brits say lanthanum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlænθənəm/ and the British form is /ˈlænθənəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.